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Geography
The Argentine territory has a varied landscape, in which coexist ice fields and desert zones, one can find mountains and
plains, river courses, lakes and the Ocean, without leaving aside forests and rainforests.
Climate
There are four main kinds of climates in Argentina: warm, mild, arid and cold. They vary quite noticeably because of the
extension of the territory and the different geographic reliefs.
The Argentine peso.
You will find coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 Argentine pesos, and coins of 25 and 50 cents. On the reverse of the coins appear
important trees or monuments of Argentina.
The bills are 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pesos, and carry important monuments, natural landscapes and wildlife
of the country.
Exchange
There are several money exchange offices in the capital and in all over the country.
ATMs
You can find them at malls, gas stations and banks, 24 hours.
Voltage, Frequency And Plug/Outlet Type
The current in Argentina is 220V alternating and 50 cycles per second. If you travel to this country with a device that
does not allow 220V and 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter.
The electrical outlets used in Argentina are of the C / I type.
Time Zone
UTC-3.
Language
Spanish is the official language. The Argentine Spanish has been somewhat modified by the Italians who migrated in
large numbers to both countries.